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"Whether you're a novice wine lover, enthusiastic collector or sophisticated entertainer this Vintec Instant Wine Cellar will have a place in your home."

Milmine said there had been strong interest in Trubridge's sculpture The Strands of Life."It is a stunning stainless steel structure which truly is mesmerising," she said.

Sixty per cent of the guests are coming from outside Hawke's Bay and would be making the most of the weekend by going to wineries, staying in accommodation and enjoying the region.

This includes a group of media from across the country, brought in to attend the event and enjoy a two-day itinerary packed with plenty of local experiences.Hawke's Bay wine auction principal sponsor WineWorks spokesman Steve White said the generosity towards the event was "unquestionable".

"People are more than happy to purchase some of the best wine in the country, while also contributing to Hospice."

Preparations for the auction started at the end of the previous event and involved more than 80 local businesses, which pitched in to ensure all auction proceeds could be donated to Cranford Hospice.